Definitions

1. verb

to talk or act in a way that is not honest, sincere, or straightforward, often in order to gain an advantage or avoid trouble.

“He was accused of waffling on the issue, trying to appeal to both sides.”

2. verb

to speak or express something unclearly, often in a way that is not very confident or decisive.

“She seemed to be waffling about what to eat for dinner, unable to make up her mind.”

3. noun

a person who talks or acts in a way that is not honest, sincere, or straightforward, often in order to gain an advantage or avoid trouble.

“The politician’s waffling on the issue hurt her reputation.”